Civilian convoy sails towards Scarborough Shoal in West Philippine Sea
Civilians on board Philippine fishing boats sailed Wednesday towards a China-controlled reef off the Southeast Asian country to distribute provisions to Filipino fishermen and assert their rights to the disputed waterway......»»
DTCC hauls four gold medals in Albay
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Dancesport Team Cebu City (DTCC) claimed four gold medals in the recently concluded 2nd Magayon Open Dancesport Competition and Philippine Dancesport Federation, Inc. (PDSFI) Ranking Point System in Legazpi City, Albay. DTCC was headed by Lark Jabonero and Justhel Kate Monteron, who won two gold medals in the Latin special event.....»»
CITEM recognizes best of Philippines food exports
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions has recognized the best of the country’s food exports......»»
Guilty Verdict in High-Profile Kazakhstan Domestic Violence and Murder Case
A Kazakh court has delivered a guilty verdict in the high-profile trial of the country's former economy minister, Kuandyk Bishimbayev. On May 13, the court found Bishimbayev guilty of the torment and murder with extreme cruelty of his partner Saltanat Nukenova and sentenced him to 24 years in a maximum-security prison. Murder with extreme cruelty carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, while torment carries a.....»»
CHR sees potential in new human rights coordinating body
In a statement, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said that an integrated government approach is crucial in addressing human rights issues in the country. .....»»
‘Michael Yang’s associates have gone into hiding’
Associates of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s economic adviser Michael Yang, who is being investigated by a House committee for drug links, may have all gone into hiding after being found to have faked their identities and used spurious documents to acquire vast landholdings in the country......»»
‘Meralco franchise renewal good for the economy’
A key leader of the House of Representatives yesterday openly endorsed the renewal of the legislative franchise of the country’s largest private sector electric distribution utility company amid repeated notices for possible power shortages......»»
Marcos to generals: Be loyal to country, Constitution
Amid claims of a destabilization plot against his administration among other security challenges, President Marcos yesterday reminded newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces to remain faithful to the Constitution and loyal to the country......»»
Holidays set in 7 Philippine areas
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in various areas in the country that are and will be celebrating their foundation days and festivals......»»
Tracksters in hot pursuit of Paris tickets
If plans don’t miscarry, the country will have a couple of more athletes, possibly hurdlers John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman, claiming spots to the Paris Olympics this July......»»
Philippines realtors set national convention
The National Real Estate Association Inc. and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development will convene the country’s top real estate advocates and stakeholders for a two-day national convention on May 16 and 17 at the Ayala Hall of the Makati Sports Club in Salcedo Village, Makati City......»»
FEF bucks proposal to restore NFA power
The Foundation for Economic Freedom is opposing the proposal to bring back the power of the National Food Authority to import and sell rice to consumers, saying this would reverse the gains from the reforms in the country’s rice policy......»»
PAGASA: 36 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification
In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, it said that 36 areas in the country on Monday will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»
Tolentino, Hoffman close in on Olympic athletics berths
If plans don’t miscarry, the country will have a couple of more athletes, possibly hurdlers John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman, claiming spots in the Paris Olympics this July......»»
Coal plants named primary culprits for power supply shortage — report
Energy consumer advocacy group Power4People (P4P) coalition condemned coal plants run by different firms in the country, named by a study as the “primary culprits” for the continuous predicaments of the country’s power grids......»»
Exporters see record shipments this year
The country’s export performance could be headed for another record-high level this year, powered by the continued demand for semiconductors and services......»»
NBA Playoffs: Pacers rout Knicks to level series
Los Angeles, United States–Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers dismantled the New York Knicks, 121-89, on Sunday to level their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series at two games apiece. After the first three games of the best-of-seven series came down to the final minutes, Haliburton and the Pacers finally got their high-octane offense firing and.....»»
Pinoy farmers’ income up by 20 percent – World Bank
Filipino farmers’ income has increased by 20 percent as a result of World Bank-funded projects under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), with the country receiving a satisfactory rating on the implementation of the $600 million loan project......»»
Pagasa: Temperatures dropping amid rains
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday reported a drop in the maximum temperatures in the country amid the thunderstorms experienced in many areas......»»
Anti-piracy IP code revision gains backing
A think tank is supporting the revision of the Intellectual Property Code to help crack down on piracy, noting the negative effects it causes on the country's economy and creative industry......»»